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Job opening: Agricultural Warehouse Inspector

Salary: $46 696 - 74 250 per year
City: Dothan
Published at: Jul 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
As a Warehouse Inspector for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Fair Trade Practices Program (FTPP), Warehouse Commodity Management Division (WCMD). You will perform warehouse inspections and examination reviews in support of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), Uniform Grain and Rice Storage Agreements (UGRSA), and the United States Warehouse Act (USWA). *Please see additional information section regarding the duty station locations for these remote positions.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs a variety of warehouse examinations (original, subsequent, amendment, and special). Assures warehouse operations are conducted according to U.S. Warehouse Act regulations or other storage agreements. Serves as a technical advisor on the application of the USWA and the interpretation of the provisions of contracts for the storage and handling of government-owned or loan commodities. Reviews examinations/audit reports to determine compliance with the USWA and/or applicable storage agreements. Verifies that warehouse operator?s records and receipts meet requirements established by regulations, storage agreements, and/or contracts. Prepares reports of inspections which detail areas covered, adverse conditions, required corrective actions, and status of each action required by the warehouse operator/s. Plans warehouse examining activities.

Requirements

  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year trial period.
  • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
  • Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam.
  • Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.

Qualifications

To qualify, you MUST meet all program and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following requirements; Completed all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years. or Individuals who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend more than 6 years from the date on which the requirements for the academic course of study were met. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: that included at least 24 semester hours in marketing, economics, business administration, agriculture, accounting, engineering, commerce, transportation, or related courses. OR; Experience: Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Manager or supervisory official of a storage facility for agricultural commodities. The experience must have included responsibility for the receipt, care, and delivery of agricultural commodities and the issuance of warehouse receipts. Federal or State warehouse examiner responsible for examining storage facilities for agricultural commodities. Auditor, accountant, or bookkeeper employed in a storage facility for agricultural commodities. Agricultural employee involved in commodity loan inspections, farm storage facility inspections, and the inspection and verification of warehouse records. Work for a commodity storage warehouse or contractor of a commodity storage warehouse, and weighed, inspected grain, or other commodities for the condition and grade requirements in accordance with official standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. AND Must have the following: Driver's License - Required to have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license. Medical Requirements - Required to complete a medical examination if selected for this position. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE: Applicants must meet the following specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below: FOR THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal Service. This experience may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors. Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: Experience using a variety of information technology for the purpose of organizing data and creating reports. Inspecting the physical condition of storage facilities, equipment, and machinery used in connection with warehousing and storage of goods. Experience communicating in writing for the purpose of accurate reporting of information to Management, Senior Officials, other Agencies, State officials or private entities. OR; 1 full year of graduate level education in the following degree fields: agriculture, agriculture marketing, agriculture business, agriculture economics, accounting, engineering, commerce, transportation, or closely related field. Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9). FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Conducting examinations or inspections on agricultural commodity warehouses. Inspecting and reporting on the physical condition of storage facilities, equipment, and machinery used in connection with commodity storage. Taking physical inventory of products in storage and comparing inventory figures with data obtained from records. OR; A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the following degree fields: agriculture, agriculture marketing, agriculture business, agriculture economics, accounting, engineering, commerce, transportation, or closely related field. OR; LL.B. or J.D., if related. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07 and 09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Transcripts including the date your degree was conferred are required. Applications will not be considered without this documentation.

Contacts

  • Address Agricultural Marketing Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
  • Name: APHIS Human Resources
  • Phone: 612-336-3227
  • Email: [email protected]

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